The 2011-2012 Monumental Words and Deads Symposium Series ended with a great presentation by Professor Woody Holton from the University of Richmond.  Professor Holton’s talk was focused on post-revolutionary America and was highlighted by his insight on Abigail Adams and the influence she had over her husband John (she was a focused, crafty woman!).

 The afternoon session was led by West Chatham Middle School teacher Amy Cantymagli who demonstrated the many benefits of using, Edmodo.  Edmodo is the online, classroom based, social media tool similar to Facebook that provides a safe and easy way for a teacher’s class to connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, grades and school notices.  Teachers can post and answer questions from students, provide assignment and review information, and it allows students to use an internet based format with which most students are already very familiar.

Dr. Woody Holton talking about post revolutionary America

Amy Cantymagli of West Chatham Middle School demonstrating the benefits of using technology (Emodo) in the classroom.